Monday, October 19, 2009

Buns of Iron

I know, I know, I couldn't help myself. Vulcan,the largest cast iron statue in the world, overlooks the city of Birmingham , known as the "Pittsburgh of the South", celebrating its rich history of iron and steel production. The city of Homewood which lies south of Birmingham gets this view of the god of fire and forge. The residents affectionately refer to their view as "moon over Homewood". See, if it weren't for BADP how would you ever learn all these important facts about my fair city!!

All kidding aside, Vulcan Park is a must see. Recently renovated, you can zip right up the elevator (when I was a wee girl, we had to trudge up the stairs!) to the observation deck and take in the terrific view of Birmingham. There is also a museum and nice picnic areas with a view as well.

My secret you ask?? Well I was at NBC 13 for Blogging Against Violence about a week ago. I wandered out on their patio and parking lot and snapped the BIg Guy! It's not what you know but WHO you know!:)V

AH,Lordy, you've topped them all with that one! Whoohoo.

M-N, I was a Homewood resident for many many years. I've looked at those buns since I was a girl.

Virgina, this is just super! I need to put this photo in my family album. My husband's great grandfather owned the Hood Foundry on First Avenue North (it formerly stood on the site of the Tip Top Bakery that you and I would remember). The company poured the molds and welded those buns together along with the whole statue! I'll bet Tip Top never baked any buns that big!!!

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